Lockwood of Fenton is a senior living community located in Fenton, Michigan, designed for older adults seeking independent living in an apartment-style residence. The community offers a variety of amenities, including dining services, scheduled housekeeping, transportation, and a range of social activities. Each apartment features a full kitchen and spacious living area. The environment is maintained with regular housekeeping and recent remodeling, contributing to clean, attractive, and well-kept shared spaces.
Although the primary care model is independent living, Lockwood of Fenton provides access to optional supportive services to assist residents as their needs change. These optional services may include medication management, nursing staff support, and medical services such as podiatry. Personal care support can be available for certain activities of daily living on a standby or self-care basis, such as supervision with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as self-care for eating, though assisted living or skilled nursing is not formally provided onsite. There is a barber and beauty salon and a variety of structured fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga. These offerings are designed to support wellness and personal care within the independent living model.
Transportation services at Lockwood of Fenton include complimentary scheduled transportation, which is available for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service can assist residents with trips to local medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings, supporting continued independence and engagement in community activities.
Residents and families often highlight the facility’s friendly, attentive staff and the active community life that fosters resident interaction. Maintenance and housekeeping personnel receive praise for their efforts in keeping apartments and shared spaces well maintained. Residents can participate in a variety of social activities, such as bingo, card games, clubs, group outings, live entertainment, and educational events, all of which contribute to a sense of community and enhance daily life.
Some families express relief knowing that basic nursing staff and optional medical services are available on-site to provide support as needed. However, reviews also mention that the dining experience can vary, with some dissatisfaction related to portion sizes and service speed. Concerns are noted regarding aspects of management and administration, such as communication, transparency about policies and pricing, and consistency of weekend staffing levels.
Overall, Lockwood of Fenton aims to provide a combination of independent living and supportive services within a secure, well-maintained environment. Residents benefit from varied activities, convenient amenities, and general support, with opportunities for further enhancements in management and food service.
Costs at this community start at $1,925 and range up to $3,000. The average price in the community is $2,462, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,632. The cost of senior living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.